Rockies place Tomoyuki Sugano on 15-day IL with back spasms

Colorado loses its top starter for two weeks.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 51 min read

Tough break for Sugano. He has been #Rockies’ best starter this season Via @TroyRenck on X

What happened: The Colorado Rockies placed Tomoyuki Sugano on the 15-day injured list with back spasms, retroactive to Wednesday. Seth Halvorsen also landed on the 15-day IL with shoulder inflammation.

Why it matters: Sugano has been Colorado's most productive starter this season, making his absence a significant rotation setback. The club expects the back issue to be short-lived, but losing Halvorsen simultaneously further strains the pitching staff.

By the numbers: Sugano is 8-4 with a 4.80 ERA across 16 starts and 84⅓ innings this season. He has recorded 48 strikeouts, 23 walks and a 1.32 WHIP.

What to watch: Sugano's recovery and throwing progression will determine whether he can return when first eligible.

Sources

@TroyRenck 2026-07-05T01:41:55.065024+00:00

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